Penn State Nittany Lions 78, Ohio State Buckeyes 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-26 · Winner: Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Penn State Nittany Lions 84–78 on 2026-01-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:12 swung win probability 69% → 90%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Penn State Nittany Lions lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 32 | 46 | 78 |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 50 | 34 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at H1 11:12 swung win probability 69% → 90%.
Why Penn State Nittany Lions lost
- Lost H1 32-50 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at H1 11:12 (win probability 69% → 90% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 8–0 | H1 11:12 | 69% → 90% |
| Penn State Nittany Lions | 8–0 | H2 11:58 | 98% → 80% |